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Chris Akrigg’s favourite photo
Where: Abandoned dog food factory, Yorkshire. Who: Chris Akrigg. When: February 2008. Photo: Victor Lucas.
And they wonder why erosion takes place and we get conflicts on the trails with other users
This month's star letter ponders why Trails For Wales has taken so long to happen?
Here’s why mountain biking makes you happy
It’s official, mountain biking looks like it really is great for our wellbeing, after the sport was used as therapy for NHS patients suffering mental health concerns.
Does body armour really keep you safe?
How much armour should you wear? Will wearing it really reduce the frequency or severity of injuries, or needlessly hamper your movements?
Richie Schley picks his ultimate bike stable
Three bike garage. This is where our favourite people pick their ultimate bike stable. This month’s are chosen by Richey Schley, freeride pioneer.
Morzine: where to ride, what to take, where to stay and what else to do besides biking
If you’re dreaming of turning your summer holiday into some quality time with your mountain bike, then Morzine is the place to go.
Saracen Traverse Elite: first ride review
Saracen Traverse 29er sports a modest 100mm rear travel via a pivotless ‘Flex Stay’ carbon rear triangle, this combined with an aluminium front triangle.
Six tips on how to ride faster
We caught up with Joe honing his skills and asked for some top tips for riders trying to get the most out of bike time, whatever their expertise.
Why 417 Bike park is the perfect nurturing ground for young riders
FlyUp 417 will take your riding to cruising altitude. Trent Sr and Jr head across to Gloucestershire to experience this grassroots facility first hand.
Bored of your local trails? Here’s how to ride them in a new way
Take a leaf out of Chris Akrigg's book to see how approaching singletrack from a trials perspective can improve the trails and your technique.
Why hardtails still rule
Brilliant fun, simple to repair, cheap to run and with a character all of their own, hardtails are a great option for trail riding.
Three ways to have a cheap UK mountain bike holiday
Here are three options that allow you to pitch up within metres of the trails for a fraction of the cost of an Alpine chalet.
Common mistakes road cyclists make when switching to mountain bikes
Ex-pro road rider James McCallum learns to take the rough with the smooth by controlling his body position.
E-bike motors: Shimano v Bosch v Fazua v Panasonic v Giant v Brose
It may sound obvious but until you've ridden an e-bike you may not appreciate how e-bike motors vary and what it means for your riding experience.
Whyte 203 hardtail aims to bring on the next generation of pinners
Whyte 203 is a 20in kids bike with custom spec for short arms and legs, high quality alloy frame and tyres that don’t weight a ton, all for under £500.
How to set goals to get better at mountain biking
To really get better at mountain biking you need to replace vague aspirations with targets that force you to commit.
How to get started on racing enduro
How to train, when to push hard and how to get your head right for racing, with enduro superstar Jerome Clementz.
Best of British: Whyte
Whyte's bikes have been honed to perfection on some of mbr's very own trails; we head to the Surrey Hills to pick the brains of designer Ian Alexander.
It makes me wonder if the Plus-sized tyre thing is just a marketing gimmick?
This month's Star Letter wonders if the whole Plus tyre idea was just a marketing ploy..?